Re datastore tutorial: That sounds good. I'll dig in (but I don't have much time to actually devote to this - don't know if I mentioned I do have a full-time job).
Re non-GIS background: I've been a developer for over 35 years, so I've done lots of stuff. Re what interests me: I've always been interested in maps (since well before GIS). I like the idea of revealing useful and interesting things about the world and our lives via the combination of data and maps. For example, http://www.ted.com/talks/hans_rosling_shows_the_best_stats_you_ve_ever_seen.html. Re upgrade maven 3: Fun, fun (he said sarcastically). But yeah, I understand the grunt work's gotta get done too and we give grunt work to the newbies. I'll give it a shot. Thanks, Lee On 4/17/2011 10:19 PM, Jody Garnett wrote: > Or upgrade build to maven 3 :) > > It is exactly the kind of thing that would make a difference but is hard for > core developers to get time for. When I started I knew nothing about gis and > just helped out on java side of things. It needs to get done as well. > > Jody > > > > On 18/04/2011, at 3:15 PM, Jody Garnett<[email protected]> wrote: > >> You should help me finish checking the datastore tutorial :) >> >> I am building it around csv files; so the moment it is released we will have >> questions and feature requests. >> >> Also it is an unsupported module so you have very little todo to gain access >> (send email and sign code contribution agreement). >> >> I am sure fixing bugs would also be of help. Or help update code examples >> for docs. Or help with swing module or. ... >> >> What is your non GIS background? What interests you? >> >> Jody >> >> >> >> On 18/04/2011, at 2:25 PM, lee-verizon<[email protected]> wrote: >> >>>> Hi. I'm thinking about participating as a developer on GeoTools so I >>>> started by following the install instructions. >>>> I am an experienced Java developer... >>> Like I said, I'm an experienced Java developer, but I know almost >>> nothing about GIS. My goal is to eventually be able to contribute to >>> some end-user applications as a volunteer. I'm hoping that diving into >>> GeoTools will allow me to get some on-the-job training. >>> >>> So, where should I start? Should I just browse JIRA and pick some >>> interesting looking bugs to fix? Or are there other to-do lists somewhere? >>> >>> Thanks, >>> >>> Lee >>> >>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ >>> Benefiting from Server Virtualization: Beyond Initial Workload >>> Consolidation -- Increasing the use of server virtualization is a top >>> priority.Virtualization can reduce costs, simplify management, and improve >>> application availability and disaster protection. Learn more about boosting >>> the value of server virtualization. http://p.sf.net/sfu/vmware-sfdev2dev >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Geotools-devel mailing list >>> [email protected] >>> https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/geotools-devel ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Benefiting from Server Virtualization: Beyond Initial Workload Consolidation -- Increasing the use of server virtualization is a top priority.Virtualization can reduce costs, simplify management, and improve application availability and disaster protection. Learn more about boosting the value of server virtualization. http://p.sf.net/sfu/vmware-sfdev2dev _______________________________________________ Geotools-devel mailing list [email protected] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/geotools-devel
